Daily Prayer with the Divine Office

Monday of the Second Week of Advent Hymn Antiphon: Bow down and hear me Lord; come to my rescue. Psalm 1 Antiphon: Lord, let the light of your countenance shine on your servant. Psalm 1 Antiphon: Blessed be the Lord, for he has poured out his mercy upon me. Psalm 1 Verse: Lord, show us your mercy and love Resp: And grant us your salvation First reading: Is 24:1-18 Responsory: Let the Lord be glori...

Monday of the Second Week of Advent: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship the Lord, the King who is to come. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975 Background music:...

Sunday of the Second Week of Advent Hymn Antiphon: This is our heavenly King; he comes with power and might to save the nations, alleluia. Psalm 104 Antiphon: Daughter of Jerusalem, rejoice and be glad; your King will come to you. Zion, do not fear, your Savior hastens on his way. Psalm 104 Antiphon: Let us cleanse our hearts for the coming of our great King, that we may be ready to welcome him; h...

Sunday of the Second Week of Advent: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship the Lord, the King who is to come. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975 Background music:...

Memorial of St. Francis Xavier, Priest Hymn Antiphon: If anyone wishes to be first, he must become the last and the servant of all Psalm 21 Antiphon: When the prince of peace comes again, you will receive from him an unfading crown of glory. Psalm 92 Antiphon: My good and faithful servant, come and share your master's joy. Psalm 92 Verse: You will hear the word from my mouth Resp: You will tell ot...

Memorial of St. Francis Xavier, Priest: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship Christ, chief shepherd of the flock. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975 Background mu...

Friday of the First Week of Advent Hymn Antiphon: Rise up, Lord, and come to my aid. Psalm 35 Antiphon: All-powerful Lord, stand by me and defend me. Psalm 35 Antiphon: My tongue will speak of your goodness all the day long. Psalm 35 Verse: Let your compassion come upon me, Lord. Resp: Your salvation, true to your promise. First reading: Is 19:16-25 Responsory: With offerings and gifts they will w...

Friday of the First Week of Advent: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship the Lord, the King who is to come. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975 Background music: O...

Thursday of the First Week of Advent Hymn Antiphon: The word of the Lord is a strong shield for all who put their trust in him. Psalm 18 Antiphon: Your strong right hand has upheld me, Lord. Psalm 18 Antiphon: May the living God, my Savior, be praised for ever. Psalm 18 Verse: Hear the word of the Lord, all you nations. Resp: Proclaim it to the ends of the earth. First reading: Is 16:1-5; 17:4-8 R...

Thursday of the First Week of Advent: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship the Lord, the King who is to come. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975 Background music:...

Feast of St. Andrew, Apostle Hymn Antiphon: Their voice has gone out to the limits of the earth, their words to the ends of the world. Psalm 19A Antiphon: They proclaimed what God has done for us; they grasped the meaning of his deeds Psalm 64 Antiphon: God's holiness was revealed by them; all nations saw God's glory. Psalm 97 Verse: They proclaimed the Lord's praises, told of his power to save. R...

Feast of St. Andrew, Apostle: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship the Lord, the king of apostles. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975 Background music: O Come, O...

Tuesday of the First Week of Advent Hymn Antiphon: The Lord is just; he will defend the poor. Psalm 10 Antiphon: Lord, you know the burden of my sorrow. Psalm 10 Antiphon: The words of the Lord are true, like silver from the furnace Psalm 12 Verse: A voice is heard, crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord. Resp: Make straight the path of our God. First reading: IS 2:6-22; 4:2-6 Respo...

Tuesday of the First Week of Advent: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship the Lord, the King who is to come. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975 Background music:...

Monday of the First Week of Advent Hymn Antiphon: Show me your mercy, Lord, and keep me safe. Psalm 6 Antiphon: The poor are not alone in their distress; God is here to help them. Psalm 9A Antiphon: I will be the herald of your praises, Lord, where the people of Zion gather Psalm 9A Verse: Lord, show us your mercy and love Resp: And grant us your salvation First reading: Is 1:21-27; 2:1-5 Responso...

Monday of the First Week of Advent: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship the Lord, the King who is to come. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975 Background music: H...

Sunday of the First Week of Advent Hymn Antiphon: This is our heavenly King; he comes with power and might to save the nations, alleluia. Psalm 1 Antiphon: Daughter of Jerusalem, rejoice and be glad; your King will come to you. Zion, do not fear, your Savior hastens on his way. Psalm 2 Antiphon: Let us cleanse our hearts for the coming of our great King, that we may be ready to welcome him; he is...

Sunday of the First Week of Advent: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship the Lord, the King who is to come. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975 Background music: H...

Friday of the Thirty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time Hymn Antiphon: Lord, in your anger, do not punish me. Psalm 38 Antiphon: Lord, you know all my longings. Psalm 38 Antiphon: I confess my guilt to you, Lord; do not abandon me, for your are my savior Psalm 38 Verse: My eyes keep watch for your saving help. Resp: Awaiting the word that will justify me. First reading: 2 Pt 3:1-18 Responsory: See, I wi...

Friday of the Thirty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us praise the Lord; in him is all our delight. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975 Bac...

Memorial of St Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions, Martyrs Hymn Antiphon: The holy martyrs died for Christ; with their blood they enriched the earth. Their gift is crowned with everlasting life. Psalm 2 Antiphon: The just will live for ever; to live in God is their reward. Psalm 33 Antiphon: My saints, you fought the good fight in this world; I will give you the reward of your labors. Psalm 33 Verse:...

Memorial of St Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions, Martyrs: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship Christ, the King of martyrs. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975 Backg...

St. Clement I, Pope and Martyr Hymn Antiphon: Men will hate you because you are mine, but he who perseveres will be saved. Psalm 2 Antiphon: The sufferings of this life cannot be compared to the glory that will be revealed in us in the life to come. Psalm 11 Antiphon: The Lord tested his chosen ones as gold tested by fire; he has received them for ever as a sacrificial offering. Psalm 17 Verse: I...

St. Clement I, Pope and Martyr: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship Christ, the King of martyrs. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975 Background music: Albinoni -...

Memorial of St. Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr Hymn Antiphon: Radiant virgin, prudent and wise, you are the spouse of the holy Word of God. Psalm 19A Antiphon: I count as nothing the kingdoms of the earth, even the whole world, because of my love for the Lord Jesus Christ Psalm 45 Antiphon: The King has desired your beauty; he is your Lord and God. Psalm 45 Verse: You have shown me how to live. Resp:...